Val’s Crafty Corner: Create a Summer Bucket List

This summertime idea for creative play is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen.

Savor every moment of the summer–it goes by so quickly! -Val

Soon the kids will be done with school. . . . It’s time to start making plans for summertime fun! One effective way to make the most of your time together is with a Summer Bucket List. What is a Summer Bucket List, you ask? It’s a list of activities, crafts, creative play ideas and anything else you can dream up that you would like to accomplish before the end of summer! Our family makes a Summer Bucket List every year, and it’s a great way to savor every moment of summer. I thought you may want to make one of your own, too.

First, invite your child to brainstorm activity ideas with you, and write them down together on colored note cards. We usually write one idea per note card. Be sure to include a variety of ideas for both indoor and outdoor play!

Perfect for traveling! We’ve partnered with our friends at Highlights for Children to bring some extra creative fun to your children this summer, with our FREE 10-page Boredom Busters printable activity book for kids! Check it out!